🔍 Why removed links may remain
WILDFIRE links can remain visible after removal when an older payload is still cached, stored by the plugin, or present in rendered site code. Freezing or deactivating a project may stop new changes, but it does not always immediately remove links already published.
✅ Check the site first
- Open the affected page in a private browser window.
- View the page source and search for the WILDFIRE link or anchor text.
- Clear your website, CDN, and WordPress cache, then check the page again.
- Confirm whether the link is still present in the page source, not only in the browser view.
If the link remains in the page source after caching has been cleared, the stale payload requires platform-side cleanup.
🧹 Request a force purge
Search Atlas support can review the project and request a force purge or re-push of the WILDFIRE payload. Include the site URL, affected page URLs, link destinations, and whether the project is active, frozen, or unsubscribed.
Do not manually edit unknown database keys or run unverified WP-CLI commands. The correct cleanup method depends on the project state and plugin version, and unsupported changes can create additional site issues.
🚫 Disable WILDFIRE account-wide
If you want WILDFIRE disabled for all sites, state this clearly in your request. Account-wide disabling is separate from removing stale links, so ask for both actions if needed:
- Disable WILDFIRE for the account.
- Force-purge existing stale WILDFIRE payloads.
- Re-push the corrected plugin configuration where required.
📍 Where to review OTTO SEO
Open AI SEO from the left sidebar, then select OTTO SEO. Use All Sites to review project status, or open Overview to scan and manage OTTO settings. These screens help confirm whether a site is active or frozen, but they may not remove an already published stale payload.
💬 Get help with cleanup
If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.